Game and Fish announces WY Hunt Fish opportunity

An upcoming hunt will offer first time youth and female hunters the opportunity to hunt with a mentor and learn basic skills used in elk hunting. 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced the application opportunity for the Table Mountain Elk Hunt. This is a mentored hunt offered through the WY Hunt Fish program and coordinated by Table Mountain Outfitters.  

According to the Game and Fish, the event is designed to teach first-time youth and women hunters the basic skills used in elk hunting. During the three-day hunt, participants will learn skills, including safe firearm handling, hunt scouting, field dressing, and blood tracking. All the skills will be used during the mentored hunt to harvest a cow elk.

“We are excited to offer this event through our WY Hunt Fish program. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn all about elk hunting,” William Poole, Game and Fish recruitment, retention, and reactivation coordinator said. “WY Hunt Fish is a Game and Fish initiative to support NGOs hosting hunting and fishing skill-building events and mentored hunting and fishing programs.”

Three separate elk hunt opportunities are being offered. One will be entirely for youth hunters, one will be for adult women, and the third hunt will be for female guardians/youth pairs. For guardian/youth pairs, each individual must complete an application. Lodging, food, and equipment are provided for this program. Table Mountain Outfitters will facilitate the elk application process upon acceptance to the program. All participants will be required to purchase an elk license and conservation stamp. 

Schedules and locations for the three separate hunts and applications can be found by clicking here. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. May 15.